Revathi Siva Kumar – Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Why has the KSPCB failed to arrest air pollution in Bengaluru?

October 25, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

“Ours is a monitoring station, which can only assess and suggest,” say KSPCB officials. What are these suggestions and is the city even close to implementing those?

10 years of committed citizenry: Tracing the journey of the Citizens’ Action Forum

October 12, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

The Citizens’ Action Forum completed a decade this year. It has an impressive record of committed activism, working on issues that affect a large section of the people in the city. Take a look at all that the Forum has been doing for Bengaluru and where they stand now.

What can Bengaluru expect from BBMP’s 14.4-crore plan to send pourakarmikas to Singapore?

September 6, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

More than 500 pourakarmikas have already visited Singapore at a cost of Rs 80000 each, as part of BBMP’s plan to send a targeted 1800 waste workers for training and international exposure. But what have they brought back and how much of it is being implemented?

No more flexibility over flexes: Will BBMP finally sort out advertising mess in city?

August 17, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

The BBMP claims to have removed more than 21000 banners so far, in quick response to the High Court of Karnataka’s directive to remove hoardings. What is the story behind this, and what does this mean?

A photo of old Malleswaram market taken on September 5, 2013. Pic: Shree D N

Smart City plan and Malleshwaram Market redevelopment: What’s going on?

July 9, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Malleshwaram Market is high value real estate land. But developing it needs a lot of money. Will the Smart City Plan develop it as part of its project?

What does Rs 1,700 crore ‘Smart City’ plan for Bengaluru involve?

June 22, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Bengaluru is finally becoming a “Smart City” – but what does it mean? Which areas will get covered, which projects will get implemented?

I am accessible to people, says Sathish Reddy

May 9, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Satish Reddy says INC MLAs get more money than the MLAs from other parties. He squeezes in some time for a very short interview.

What you can do when politicians try to influence votes with freebies

April 6, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Web pages, mobile applications, phone – use any of them. Election Commission wants you to report electoral malpractice to its team of officials, because, by cracking the whip, violations can be limited.

New trains bring hopes of faster commute in Bengaluru

March 15, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Eight new trains have brought joy to the rail commuters in Bengaluru, making the commute between a few stations faster than any other mode. Know more about these trains.

New act could leave lakes of Bengaluru in lurch

March 7, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

The government of Karnataka has come up with Tank Development Act which, in its current form, could be detrimental to the cause of protecting and rejuvenating lakes.

Here’s where you can get air quality data for Bengaluru

February 21, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Bengaluru’s air quality has been worsening over the years. But there are also a number of eager beavers trying to track air pollutants and find solutions.

Here’s how Bengaluru will cut transport emissions in future

February 6, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

150 electric buses. A fleet of 300 electric cars, and many E-rickshaws Transport scenario in Bengaluru looks bright and green, with more and more electric vehicles in the offing.